Right-click Notepad and select Run as administrator
Open the hosts file:
Click File > Open
Browse to c:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts
Make the desired changes to the file
Select File > Save to save the changes
The hosts file is a vital networking component in operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
You can also watch this video to learn how to access the hosts file on Windows:
To check the hosts file in Windows, you can:
Open Notepad as an administrator:
Press the Windows key
Type Notepad in the search field
Right-click Notepad and select Run as administrator
Open the hosts file:
Click File > Open
Browse to c:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts
Make the desired changes to the file
Select File > Save to save the changes
The hosts file is a vital networking component in operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
You can also watch this video to learn how to access the hosts file on Windows:
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